Brian Schatz actually said...

"climate change events are taking a toll on our economy, and they are expected to become more and more intense going forward."

"At some point the Fed is going to have to recognize that climate change is real, and it is not merely an ecological issue or political issue but an economic one."

"America's strategy for years has been to attract the best and the brightest, and we are a nation that doesn't rely upon old buildings and thousands of years of history to define ourselves."

"We've sent a message to the world which is very strong, that the welcome mat is being pulled away."